Proprietary security services.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
Senate Bill 1356 updates the requirements for proprietary private security officers in California. It mandates that applicants for registration submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice for criminal history checks, and the Department of Consumer Affairs will issue a registration card upon approval. Individuals can work as security officers while awaiting their registration card, provided they carry specific identification and approval documentation. The bill also outlines the process for renewal and replacement of registration cards, along with associated fees.
Key provisions
- Applicants must submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice for criminal background checks.
- The Department of Consumer Affairs issues a registration card upon approval.
- Security officers can work while awaiting their registration card.
- Security officers must carry specific identification and approval documentation.
- Registration cards are valid for two years.
- A fee of at least $55 is required for initial registration, with a potential maximum of $60.
- Registration cards must be renewed biennially, with a fee of at least $40, potentially up to $44.
- The Department of Justice charges a fee for processing fingerprint requests.
Who is affected
- Proprietary private security officers
- The Department of Consumer Affairs
- The Department of Justice
- Security companies employing proprietary security officers
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